Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

LiuTangClan · 05-24-2010, 03:26 PM

Not sure if it's possible but how about a shift gate like the R8?

CBRich · 05-25-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiuTangClan

Not sure if it's possible but how about a shift gate like the R8?

+1

specZ · 05-24-2010, 11:19 PM

+1 on the door handles

Ztoon · 05-25-2010, 12:02 AM

Just thinkin.....

AgStacker · 05-25-2010, 01:41 PM

Alright, some great Ideas guys. Im deffinatly considering the the int. handles, as well as the lock buttons, shifter boot ring, e brake button, cup holder ring and center consol storage box button in alumiunim. also the door sills, the "burgers" and the engine cover.

Havn't decided which one I'll start with, but some of the int. parts I listed above (handles, shifter boot ring, ) have some pretty complex geometry so thats going to take some time. I'll probably start with somthing easy like the door sills, or the burgers and work my way to the more complecated parts.

Any suggerstions as the the design of the burgers?

...To Mindfussion FX if you can do some 3d rendering on any of the parts listed above it would save me all kinds of hassle. Your efforts would not go un rewarded.

Endgame · 05-25-2010, 02:43 PM

How about a part that will replace the Nissan burger in the front with a Z emblem. I would be ALL over that....

v8zracer260z · 05-25-2010, 03:31 PM

I too would like to replace the Nissan logos with a new style "Z" emblem front and rear.

speedworks · 05-25-2010, 07:17 PM

I'd like to replace the Nissan logo in the front/back with Datsun logos.

AgStacker · 05-25-2010, 07:23 PM

I checked courtsyparts, 67 bucks for the front and rear badges. I know some of you guys have already taken yours off. any body wanna help a brotha out and ship me theirs, you'll get them back plus some new ones

Jesse_Hunter · 05-25-2010, 07:43 PM

I like the engine cover idea, as well as the shifter knob w/ Z logo on top.

JoeZ · 05-25-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgStacker

I checked courtsyparts, 67 bucks for the front and rear badges. I know some of you guys have already taken yours off. any body wanna help a brotha out and ship me theirs, you'll get them back plus some new ones

Shoot I would order a set and send them to you if I was able to get a custom set in return seems fair and it would help out everyne else

scruffydog · 05-27-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AgStacker

Just picked up a 2009 370z 6mt sport last Saturday, and I have to say this is the most exciting car I have ever owned. I can't believe how quick it is, even in the higher gears, and how hard you can push it through the curves. Anyway, I'm sure you all know how great the car is...

For the last eight years I've been working in a precision machine shop as a CNC programmer/ set-up man. During that time I've undertaken a few personal hobby projects when I had the time, and of course a worthy cause.

The Z is most defiantly a worthy cause.

I am a damned good machinist, with access to top of the line equipment and CAM software. However I lack the creative vision, and automotive knowledge base it takes to design great components.

I'm looking for some ideas of parts you guys would like to see available for the 370Z. I'm thinking more like aesthetic upgrades as opposed to performance upgrades.

Example: Replace the interior plastic door handles with billet aluminum ones that are exactly the same as the stock ones, only they match the exterior handles as far as color and feel. ( maybe this part exists already??? )

I like to work in aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper and to a lesser extent firmer plastics. Prefer mill work, but lathes available. Electroplating and anodizing etc...available.

Check my photo album for pictures of some of the parts I've made for various industries as well as the machines at my shop.

If there's anyone on the forum with a history in CAD, design, GD&T, or just plain good ideas I'd appreciate their input.

Here's the kicker. If you help me design a part, and I actually end up making one for my car, I'll send you one for your car as fair trade for your help.

sounds good man, I am a Mechanical Engineer and if I have some time on my hands, I'll design some things on my Solidworks. I've been trying to find a place that would make it for me. This is really good news! Hope to work together in the future.

scruffydog · 05-27-2010, 01:53 AM

if you guys are interested in that logo, I can probably come up with a 3D CAD model of the emblem (Front and Back) by sometime early next week. I get some practice while I'm at it. But to be honest, I'm pretty familiar with Machine shops as I work as an R&D Engineer and I constantly get quotes...one time I made an emblem and it was SUPER SUPER expensive since it's machined; not molded.

Either way, I'm down to help everyone here as I love to draw stuff on CAD. Brackets, door handles, whatever. I was even thinking of coming up with a brake duct cooling kit if I can get enough ideas to help me out. Let me take a crack at it when I get back Friday.

AgStacker · 05-27-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scruffydog

if you guys are interested in that logo, I can probably come up with a 3D CAD model of the emblem (Front and Back) by sometime early next week. I get some practice while I'm at it. But to be honest, I'm pretty familiar with Machine shops as I work as an R&D Engineer and I constantly get quotes...one time I made an emblem and it was SUPER SUPER expensive since it's machined; not molded.

Yes!!!! You are exactly the person I was hoping would reply to this thread. I am also fluent in solidworks, have 2005 on my home computer and 2010 at the shop. I also have a 2010 CAMworks license, which will allow me to import any models you create and output g-code direct to my CNCs. Can't wait to start working on this! Can't wait to see your designs!

AgStacker · 05-27-2010, 06:42 PM

any body got a picture of the front of the car w/ badge removed?

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05-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
LiuTangClan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 21 Drives: 09 Base BS 6MT Sport Rep Power: 17	Not sure if it's possible but how about a shift gate like the R8?

05-24-2010, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
specZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 336 Drives: On The Weekends Rep Power: 24	+1 on the door handles

05-25-2010, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	Alright, some great Ideas guys. Im deffinatly considering the the int. handles, as well as the lock buttons, shifter boot ring, e brake button, cup holder ring and center consol storage box button in alumiunim. also the door sills, the "burgers" and the engine cover. Havn't decided which one I'll start with, but some of the int. parts I listed above (handles, shifter boot ring, ) have some pretty complex geometry so thats going to take some time. I'll probably start with somthing easy like the door sills, or the burgers and work my way to the more complecated parts. Any suggerstions as the the design of the burgers? ...To Mindfussion FX if you can do some 3d rendering on any of the parts listed above it would save me all kinds of hassle. Your efforts would not go un rewarded.

05-25-2010, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	How about a part that will replace the Nissan burger in the front with a Z emblem. I would be ALL over that....

05-25-2010, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
v8zracer260z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Micanopy Posts: 124 Drives: 09 370Z blk touring Rep Power: 16	I too would like to replace the Nissan logos with a new style "Z" emblem front and rear.

05-25-2010, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 18	I'd like to replace the Nissan logo in the front/back with Datsun logos.

05-25-2010, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	I checked courtsyparts, 67 bucks for the front and rear badges. I know some of you guys have already taken yours off. any body wanna help a brotha out and ship me theirs, you'll get them back plus some new ones

05-25-2010, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 366	I like the engine cover idea, as well as the shifter knob w/ Z logo on top.

05-27-2010, 01:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	if you guys are interested in that logo, I can probably come up with a 3D CAD model of the emblem (Front and Back) by sometime early next week. I get some practice while I'm at it. But to be honest, I'm pretty familiar with Machine shops as I work as an R&D Engineer and I constantly get quotes...one time I made an emblem and it was SUPER SUPER expensive since it's machined; not molded. Either way, I'm down to help everyone here as I love to draw stuff on CAD. Brackets, door handles, whatever. I was even thinking of coming up with a brake duct cooling kit if I can get enough ideas to help me out. Let me take a crack at it when I get back Friday.

05-27-2010, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 16	any body got a picture of the front of the car w/ badge removed?